Saifullah Khan (1 January 1916 – 4 April 1964) was a Pakistani industrialist and politician who served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 1962 to until his death in 1964.[1] He was the founder of Saif Group.
Biography
editBorn in Mohabbat Khan Kot Ghazni Khel, Lakki Marwat District, Khan relocated to Dera Ismail Khan following the death of his mother.[2] He completed his early education there before attending Government College Lahore, graduating in 1936.[2] He then pursued higher education at the Middle Temple in the UK, becoming a barrister.[2]
Returning to India in 1939, he began his political career in Dera Ismail Khan.[2] He later moved to Peshawar, marrying Kulsoom Bibi, daughter of Bahadur Quli Khan.[2]
Khan started his legal practice with Khan Abdul Qayyum Khan, and later founded his own business, Saif Group, after acquiring a state-owned factory.[2] He was also involved in the Pakistan Movement and was imprisoned for a brief period of three-months in Bannu.[2]
References
edit- ^ "3rd National Assembly of Pakistan" (PDF).
- ^ a b c d e f g Raja, AHMD (April 3, 2024). "60th death anniversary of Barrister Saifullah Khan to be commemorated on April 4 with due reverence".